Pavel Astakhov, a prominent barrister and public figure in Russia

Published time: 14 May, 2005 20:00 Edited time: 15 May, 2005 00:00

One of the basic principles for lawyers is to do their best not to let a case go to court. Mediators who settle financial, trade and administrative disputes have existed in the United States and Europe for decades. Now, it looks as if this system is set to be introduced in Russia. Pavel Astakhov, a prominent barrister and public figure in Russia, is on Spotlight to tell us more.